South East England · England
Fire Exit Door Checks in West Sussex
Our fire exit door checks cover the whole of West Sussex, across local authorities including West Sussex.
Fire Exit Door Checks: A fire exit door check confirms that every final exit door opens easily in the direction of escape without a key, that its panic or emergency hardware works, and that the route beyond it is clear and signed.
- Area
- West Sussex
- Region
- South East England
- Postcode areas
- BN, GU, PO, RH
- Towns listed
- 9
- Local authorities
- West Sussex
- Fire safety law
- England: Fire Safety Order 2005 + regulation 10 above 11 m
What every job in West Sussex includes
- Panic bars and push pads tested for smooth release
- External route from the door checked for obstructions
- Emergency exit hardware suited to who uses the building
- Hardware repaired or replaced with suitably certified products
- Doors opened from inside without a key or special knowledge
- Fire exit signage and emergency lighting presence noted
How does it work in West Sussex?
Test
Every exit is opened from inside using its hardware.
Check
Signage, route and door condition are recorded.
Repair
Faulty hardware is repaired or replaced.
Record
Results are added to your fire safety log.
England fire safety law across West Sussex
Buildings in West Sussex fall under English fire safety law: the Fire Safety Order 2005 requires fire doors to be maintained, and in multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres regulation 10 sets quarterly and annual checks.
- Fire Safety Order 2005: fire doors must be maintained (article 17)
- Fire Safety Act 2021: flat entrance doors are within scope
- Regulation 10: quarterly communal checks and annual flat door checks above 11 m
- Building Safety Act 2022: stronger record keeping and information duties
Prices across West Sussex
Typical West Sussex prices: £20–£45 per door (ex VAT). Minimum visit from £195.
Fire Exit Door Checks by town in West Sussex
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Bognor Regis
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Burgess Hill
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Chichester
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Crawley
- Fire Exit Door Checks in East Grinstead
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Haywards Heath
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Horsham
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Littlehampton
- Fire Exit Door Checks in Worthing
Fire Exit Door Checks in West Sussex: questions
How often should fire exits be checked?
Many responsible persons check them weekly as part of the fire log, with a detailed check at least annually.
Are fire exit doors fire doors?
Not always. Final exit doors to open air often are not fire-rated, but they must still open easily and be maintained.
Does regulation 10 apply to buildings in West Sussex?
Yes, if the building is a multi-occupied residential building with storeys over 11 metres. West Sussex is in England, so the quarterly communal door checks and annual flat entrance door checks apply to those buildings.
Do you work in occupied buildings in West Sussex?
Yes. Inspections and repairs in West Sussex can be carried out in occupied flats, schools, care homes and workplaces, with doors kept closable at all times.